What is art therapy?


"Art therapy is based on the belief that the process of creating art helps people to resolve emotional conflicts and achieve insight. It is especially beneficial for those who have trouble expressing themselves verbally, hence its usefulness with children." (American Art Therapy Association) 

Artistic abilities are not necessary. The act of making art helps re-direct emotions and is in itself soothing and therapeutic. The art that is produced becomes an extension of the child. This is used as a basis for discussion of emotions and also leads to increased self-confidence and self-accomplishment.

Your child's art work is kept in a folder which can be taken home when therapy ends. Having a folder full of art helps to give your child a feeling of accomplishment and increased confidence in his or her abilities.

Examples of art materials include paints, finger paints, markers, crayons, paper, collage material, stickers, construction material, fabric and clay.

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